Programmatic Manager

We are looking for a fantastic Programmatic Manager to join us at OMD UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of biddable strategy and execution while driving best-in-class performance for our clients. You’ll oversee the seamless planning, activation, and optimisation of campaigns, ensuring delivery against client objectives and KPIs. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and fostering strong relationships with media partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead campaign strategy and execution across programmatic platforms, ensuring alignment with client goals

• Manage and develop a team, providing guidance, training, and support to Executives

• Collaborate with media owners to build and maintain strong partnerships

• Work closely with internal teams and subject matter experts across OMD UK to deliver integrated solutions

• Oversee reporting and optimisation, translating insights into actionable recommendations for clients

• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, using data analytics to measure the effectiveness of media strategies and identify areas for improvement, highlighting key insights and outcomes

• Provide support and guidance to junior team members, helping to foster a collaborative team environment

• Help train and mentor junior team members

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• You possess a strong understanding of media planning, buying and performance analysis with knowledge of digital, traditional and emerging media channels.

• You have a proven track record of managing client accounts and delivering successful media campaigns.

• You have excellent spoken and written communication skills with proven expertise in presentation storytelling to deliver impactful, persuasive proposals to clients.

• You can develop and implement strategic media plans using media planning and analytics tools.

• You stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI and are open to exploring how automation and AI tools can enhance creativity, performance and efficiency in media.

• You have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.